An additional 25 ‘high-energy’ missions are being forecast for 2027-2029 The post Space Force faces surge in demand for heavy-lift launches appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/space-force-faces-surge-in-demand-for-heavy-lift-launches/

Contracts with 12 companies aim to test competing designs for boost-phase missile intercept from space The post Space Force awards up to $3.2 billion for Golden Dome interceptor prototypes appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/space-force-awards-up-to-3-2-billion-for-golden-dome-interceptor-prototypes/

For more than two decades in sourcing and supply-chain architecture, we’ve watched industries scale only when their supply chains become predictable, certifiable and repeatable.  Orbital and lunar data centers are now approaching that same inflection point. Hardware gets us into orbit; governance keeps us there. While we celebrate launch

Astrobotic, a developer of lunar landers and suborbital rockets, has successfully tested an advanced rocket engine that could power those vehicles. The post Astrobotic tests advanced rocket engine appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/astrobotic-tests-advanced-rocket-engine/

The Federal Communications Commission has moved to lock down incumbent rights to Mobile Satellite Service spectrum, dismissing bids by SpaceX and others to access frequencies increasingly prized for direct-to-device connectivity. The post FCC throws out satellite spectrum challenges as D2D dealmaking heats up appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.

The contract is to demonstrate space-based data links using the Link-182 standard that will support Golden Dome The post SpaceX wins $57 million U.S. military contract for satellite crosslink demo appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/spacex-wins-57-million-u-s-military-contract-for-satellite-crosslink-demo/

In this episode of Space Minds, we head back to Space Symposium where SpaceNews’ Sandra Erwin moderated a panel on how optical communication links can provide warfighters and operators with […] The post Optical links in contested space appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/optical-links-in-contested-space/

Jordan is the latest country to sign the Artemis Accords as NASA works to attract more countries to its lunar exploration efforts. The post Jordan signs the Artemis Accords appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/jordan-signs-the-artemis-accords/

The Pentagon’s 2027 budget proposal includes an estimated $58.5 billion tied to artificial intelligence. The post Pentagon seeks $2.3 billion for Maven AI battlefield system  appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/pentagon-seeks-2-3-billion-for-maven-ai-battlefield-system/

Deal gives government future ownership in Missile Solutions business The post Pentagon closes $1 billion investment in L3Harris missile unit appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/pentagon-closes-1-billion-investment-in-l3harris-missile-unit/

Members of the House Science Committee rejected a proposed fiscal year 2027 budget for NASA because of sweeping cuts as the agency’s administrator argued it could do more with less. The post House Science Committee pans NASA budget request appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/house-science-committee-pans-nasa-budget-request/

A Rocket Lab Electron launched a set of cubesats sponsored by the Japanese space agency JAXA April 22 on the company’s second dedicated mission for the agency. The post Electron launches Japanese cubesats appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/electron-launches-japanese-cubesats/

French startup Univity has raised around $32 million to deploy a pair of 5G demonstrators into very low Earth orbit next year, ahead of plans for at least 1,600 VLEO satellites to help telecom operators extend 5G coverage from space. The post Univity funds VLEO 5G demonstrators with $32

Atmos Space Cargo has raised 25.7 million euros ($30.1 million) to fly a series of reentry vehicle missions and work on a larger spacecraft. The post Atmos Space Cargo raises $30 million for reentry missions appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/atmos-space-cargo-raises-30-million-for-reentry-missions/

Nominee would succeed Christopher Scolese as head of the nation’s spy satellite agency The post Trump picks industry executive Roger Mason to lead National Reconnaissance Office appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/trump-picks-industry-executive-roger-mason-to-lead-national-reconnaissance-office/

The contracts are part of the ‘Kronos’ program that aims to replace legacy tools with commercial software The post Space Force awards contracts to Leidos, MapLarge for ‘battle planning’ software appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/space-force-awards-contracts-to-leidos-maplarge-for-battle-planning-software/

AST SpaceMobile received permission to provide direct-to-smartphone broadband services in the United States with up to 248 satellites, days after a botched launch complicated plans to ramp up deployments this year. The post FCC clears AST SpaceMobile constellation as launch setback clouds ramp-up appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.

Organized by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) and hosted by the Rwanda Space Agency (RSA), the 2nd IAF Global Space Conference on Climate Change (GLOC 2026) will take place from […] The post Kigali to Host IAF Global Space Conference on Climate Change 2026 – A First for Africa appeared first on

Space based nuclear command, control and communications (NC3) systems were developed as highly classified and sovereign systems, insulated from external influence and designed to survive in the most extreme circumstances. Constructed in the 1960s, the systems made sure that states were able to reliably identify and retaliate against threats, maintaining

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is now scheduled for launch in early September as agency officials hail its early completion despite ongoing budget uncertainty for its science programs. The post NASA sets early September launch date for Roman Space Telescope appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/

The Commerce Department is proposing to halt work on its space traffic coordination system while it develops a “new operating and financial structure” that may include user fees. The post Commerce Department budget proposal would halt work on TraCSS appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/commerce-department-budget-proposal-would-halt-work-on-tracss/

A Beijing-based space startup has secured early-stage funding and extensive credit backing as part of a broader Chinese push toward space-based computing infrastructure. The post China backs orbital data center startup with $8.4 billion in credit lines appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/china-backs-orbital-data-center-startup-with-8-4-billion-in-credit-lines/

Northrop Grumman said April 21 it took a $71 million charge in its fiscal first quarter linked to an anomaly with a solid rocket booster that has grounded ULA’s Vulcan. The post Northrop Grumman takes $71 million charge on Vulcan booster issue appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.

Erich Hernandez-Baquero is currently vice president for space intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance at Raytheon The post Trump taps Raytheon executive for top military space acquisition post appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/trump-taps-raytheon-executive-for-top-military-space-acquisition-post/

Officials confirm $71 billion request for U.S. Space Force The post Pentagon details funding strategy behind Trump’s proposed $1.45 trillion defense budget appeared first on SpaceNews. Source: https://spacenews.com/pentagon-details-funding-strategy-behind-trumps-proposed-1-45-trillion-defense-budget/